Volkswagen drives into Women’s Euro 2025 as Official Global Partner
June 6 – German automaker Volkswagen has been announced as an Official Global Partner for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, taking place across Switzerland from July 2-27.
Qatar Airways lands Club World Cup 2025 airline partnership
June 6 – Qatar Airways has been named the Official Airline Partner of the Club World Cup 2025, giving the airline prime visibility throughout the first edition of the 32-team tournament.
On yer bike Sir Dave, time to shift gears at Man United
June 6 – There’s never a dull day at Old Trafford—on or off the pitch—as the grand old club lurches from crisis to absurdity to seismic change. News now is that Sir Dave Brailsford is scaling back his role.
Atlético Madrid boldly go where no football club has gone before
June 6 – Space: the final frontier. And apparently, the next logical destination for Atlético Madrid’s membership drive given their lack of silverware this season.
Lidl Croatia agrees multi-year sponsorship of Croatian men’s team
June 6 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has agreed a sponsorship with Lidl Croatia who become the main sponsor of the men’s national team in a “multi-year” deal.
PGMOL name Puma as new official kit partner
June 6 – England’s match officials will be decked out in Puma kit following a multi-year deal agreed between the sportswear giant and the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL).
Nations League: Imperious Spain outclass France in 9-goal thriller
By Samindra Kunti, Stuttgart
June 5 – With a brace from teenage star Lamine Yamal, Spain outclassed France in a thrilling 5-4 victory to reach the final of the Nations League, retaining the chance to defend their title.
It’s as if Spain have never left centre stage. After a trophy-laden 2024 summer, La Roja returned to a competitive tournament with more barnstorming football and once again Yamal, who burst on to the world stage last year,
Kimmich slams Germany’s performance as Portugal march on
June 5 – In a brutal assessment of Germany’s Nations League defeat to Portugal on Wednesday, captain Joshua Kimmich called his side’s performance “one of the worst”.
Spain to meet France in Nations League semis
June 5 – In the second semi-final of the Nations League, the competition’s last two winners Spain and France meet again, with La Roja seeking to bolster their dominance of the international game.
FIFA breaks ground by securing tournament badge licencing agreement
June 5 – Breaking new ground in football history, FIFA has awarded its first tournament badge licensing agreement – and it’s heading to Brazil.
IFAB clarifies double touch penalty pules after Álvarez controversy
June 5 – The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the game’s lawmaker, has clarified the ‘double touch’ penalty law following last season’s controversial Julián Álvarez penalty in Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 loss to cross-city rivals Real.
FK Partizan reduces debt, elects new leadership team
June 5 – Rasim Ljajić, the new President of Partizan Belgrade, revealed that the club reduced its debts by €13m to €47m. Following a meeting of the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the club has also elected a new leadership team for a five-year term.
Crystal Palace’s historic UEFA Europa League qualification under threat
June 5 – English Premier League side Crystal Palace are hoping to embark on their maiden European adventure next season after qualifying for the Europa League – but UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations could yet throw a spanner in the works.
Barcelona face fresh UEFA Financial Fair Play scrutiny as Camp Nou costs rise
June 5 – Spanish giants Barcelona are once again facing financial fair play (FFP) concerns with the football institution in the crosshairs of UEFA over concerns that club have registered income from assets that the European governing body does not consider relevant under its regulations.
Kansas City: An unexpected World Cup destination ready to shine
June 5 – Kansas City might not be the most obvious choice for a World Cup destination, but the “City of Fountains” is set to host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – and the city couldn’t be more ready.